Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Aeris

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 30,100 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Aeris, priced at Rs. 5.29 Lakh. On the performance front, the Wagon R uses a 998cc engine producing 65.71bhp@5500rpm and the Aeris a 1199cc engine producing 85bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Wagon R and Aeris, the Wagon R is the better pick for affordability, while the Aeris stands out for performance.

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Wagon R vs Aeris Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki Wagon RTata Aeris
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 5.29 Lakh
Mileage 24.35 kmplNot Available
Engine 998 cc1199 cc
Max power 65.71bhp@5500rpm85bhp@6000rpm

Wagon R vs Aeris Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Wagon R LXITata Aeris Smart Petrol MT
Rating
291 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.29 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 1199 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 65.71bhp@5500rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Tata Aeris Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 24.35 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 155/80 R13 175/65 R14
Boot Space 341 Liters 419 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 9,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 10,233 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 25,383 Wagon R Insurance Rs. 32,224 Aeris Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
K10C
1.2L Revotron
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
65.71bhp@5500rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
89Nm@3500rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
810 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
32 Liters
14 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
24.35 Kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
155/80 R13
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
13
14
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
419 Litres
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
341
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
341 Liters
419 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Roof Antenna
Pole Type
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3655*1620*1675 mm3
3995*1684*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
170 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
No
3
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
No
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
No
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Corner Stability Control
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
1340 kg
Not Available

Warranty Time
2 years
Not Available
Warranty Distance
40,000 kms
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • Spacious cabin
  • Large boot
  • Basic safety kit on all variants
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • Fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded
  • 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP

Is Maruti Wagon R Better Than Tata Aeris?

67% users have chosen Maruti Wagon R over Tata Aeris in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 655 users have also rated Maruti Wagon R and Tata Aeris on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Maruti Wagon R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and features in your car. But Tata Aeris is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Aeris Wagon R
Mileage 4.1 4.0
Performance 4.1 4.7
Comfort 4.0 4.7
Maintenance 4.3 3.3
Safety 3.0 5.0
Features 3.5 2.7
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Vs Tata Aeris FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Aeris?
As per the users experiences Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and features in your car. But Tata Aeris is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Aeris?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is cheaper than Tata Aeris by ₹30,100.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Aeris?
For the LXI version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 65.71bhp@5500rpm of power and 89Nm@3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart Petrol MT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Aeris produces 85bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@3300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has better performance.

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